Fix Broken Tests & Document Backend Setup

[Cedarich]

Status: Open (Priority Fix)
Labels: Backend, Documentation, Fix
Complexity: High (200 points)
Branch: fix/backend-tests-docs

Summary

A recently merged PR introduced regressions causing test failures and potentially breaking the server start. This issue requires debugging the current state, fixing all errors, and establishing proper documentation to prevent future regressions.

Tasks

1. Fix Build & Runtime: Debug and resolve any errors preventing pnpm start:dev (or npm run start:dev) from running successfully.
2. Fix Tests: Investigate and fix all failing unit/integration tests to ensure pnpm test (or npm test) passes 100%.
3. Documentation:
   • Create a new folder: apps/backend/documentation (or app/backend/documentation as per repo structure).
   • Create a file: apps/backend/documentation/backend.md.
   • Document the backend architecture, setup instructions, environment variables, and testing guide in backend.md.

Acceptance Criteria

• Screenshots Required:
  • Attach a screenshot of the terminal showing the server running successfully without errors.
  • Attach a screenshot of the test runner output showing all tests passing.
• The apps/backend/documentation/backend.md file exists and is comprehensive (covers setup, env vars, testing).
• CI pipeline passes for the backend.

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[Benalex8797]

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please assign me this issue and i will deliver asap

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[Macnelson9]

@Macnelson9 has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 2nd wave.

Hi team, I’d like to work on this issue.

I’m a Frontend Developer who thrives at the intersection of UI polish + product usability, and I’ve shipped responsive components/pages using Next.js/React + Tailwind (including interactions, animations, and pixel-accurate Figma builds).

What I’ll deliver

Broken tests and backend document setup implemented to match the design/spec

Responsive behavior (mobile + desktop), no layout breakage

Hover/focus states + accessible semantics

Clean, reusable components and consistent styling

Approach

Review the design/spec and existing code patterns

Build the UI + interactions

QA on multiple breakpoints + open a PR with screenshots/video

If assigned, I’ll start immediately and share progress updates in the PR.

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hello, can i work on this task???

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